Chart of Different Welding Techniques
Soldering |
Welding |
Brazing |
| Low temperature
(below 840°F)
Takes place of fillers
Metals on metals (includes alloys)
Not as strong as brazed or welded
Used on electrical components
Keeps units electrically connected with conductive solder |
Two thermoplastics or metals are melted
Must be similar Copper cannot be welded to steel
High temperatures
Use of fillers metal
Joint is as strong as surrounding area
Used to slice apart metal structures |
Bonds two pieces of metals together
Join dissimilar metals together
Filler must have melting temperature below melting pieces
Flux is often used
Not as strong as welded joints
Minimal effects on two metal parts |